Program Overview
Acupuncture has evolved since thousands of years. Recent investigations demonstrate by fMRI how fast the stimulus travels and affects the brain arriving at 200 milliseconds or almost instantaneously. The response of the stimulus should yield an effect as fast as it arrives, at least in pain control. This fast response characterizes the Balance Method from I-Ching Acupuncture. If we place the needle in the correct spot the response should be immediate, within seconds or minutes after.
This requires a good knowledge of the Shu Points or Command Points, also known as Antique Points. These points are located distal to the Elbow and Knee. It requires knowledge of the different balancing systems, of the correspondence of the 12 joints, of the Imaging and Mirror concept, of the Global Balance concept, the 12 magical points, of the Ba-Gua, and the trigrams and hexagrams, of the 5 Elements Theory, Seasonal Balance and more. This knowledge will allow us to use distal more energetic points to obtain immediate results.
This program has been approved for 84 hours of continuing education credit in jurisdictions that recognize RACE approval.
Program Goals
Learn Three-Step Strategy to immediately and effectively treat all localized symptoms such as pain, numbness, stiffness, tingling or burning sensations, etc.
Understand several of the Masters famous 6 Systems of balancing for external and internal disorders
Learn how to Balance for Internal Disorders such as genitourinary, gastrointestinal, endocrine, 5 sense organs, and more using Ba Gua, hexagram Meridian Conversion
Learn to balance the whole meridian or several meridians at the same time with only 4, 8, 9, or 12 needles
Veterinary Balance Method Acupuncture Certification Track
Taught in English
For veterinarians & veterinary students only
84 RACE approved CE hours
Curriculum
Prerequisites
Students wishing to enroll in the Balance Method course must have basic knowledge of TCVM, and must fulfill ONE of the following two requirements:
- Completion of at least ONE session of veterinary acupuncture at Chi or another accredited institution
- Completion of the TCVM Fundamental Theories lecture series online module
TCVM Fundamental Theories
Basic Yin Yang Theories
1h
Eight Principles
1h
Five Elements
2h
Veterinary Acupuncture - Scientific Basis
2h
Session 1
Introduction to I-Ching Acupuncture Balance Method. Basic concepts
2h
Yin Yang concepts
1h
Fu Xi Ba Gua or the Eight Trigrams of Fu Xi
1h
The 6 energetic Levels
1h
Drawing the Fu Xi Ba Gua
1h
The developing of the 6 Systems of Balance. System 1
1h
Case samples of System 1
1h
What is Acupuncture 1,2,3. The Holographic reflex concepts of Mirror and Image
1h
Developing Balance Method System 2
2h
Developing Balance Method System 3
1h
Developing Balance Method System 4
1h
Developing Balance Method System 5 and 6
1h
Developing of the Matrix with the Six Systems of the Balance Method
1h
Wrapping up the Six Systems of Balance Method
1h
Diagnosing in Acupuncture way. Step 1 of Acupuncture 1, 2, 3
1h
Diagnosing by reflex Acupoint location
1h
The 5 Transport or Command or Shu Points
1h
Using the 5 Transport Points according to the 5 Elements
1h
Canine Anatomical location of the 5 transport points on each Meridian
1h
Equine Anatomical location of the 5 transport points on each Meridian
1h
Introduction to Global Balance. Ba-Gua use. Understanding Meridian interconversion by Hexagrams for better choosing points.
1h
Global Balance for frontal issues. Understanding Systems Taiyin/Yangming, Jueyin/Yangming, KID-PC/Yangming. Allergy, skin issues, sinusitis, nasal congestion, colds, throat, tonsillitis, gingivitis, thyroid, esophagus, GI, OB/GU, cystitis, and more.
1h
Case discussion using different systems
1h
Microsystems. Cranial Acupuncture
1h
Session 2
Shu Point Review
2h
Locate and Use Shu Points on Fellow Students
2h
Review Shu-Transportation and Mirror & Image Concept Points (Small Animal Lab)
2h
Review Shu-Transportation and Mirror & Image Concept Points (Equine Lab)
2h
Small Animal Clinical Cases
4h
Equine Clinical Cases
4h
Review of Concepts
2h
TCVM Diagnosis and Treatment with Balance Method Acupuncture
1h
Question and Answer
1h
Session 3
Review Previous Modules
1h
Question and Answer from Previous Modules
1h
Introduction to Meridian Interconversion
2h
Case Presentations using Balance Method
1h
Introduction to Global Balance - Ba-Gua, Hexagram Acupuncture & Understanding the Interconversion of Hexagrams
1h
Balancing the Front
1h
How to Balance for Abdominal Disorders in Animals
1h
4 Exceptional Meridians for Digestive & Abdomen Issues
1h
9 Exceptional Points for Digestive Disorders
1h
Meridian Interconversion System for Back Issues
1h
Meridian Interconversion for Lateral Problems
1h
The 4 Segments of Time & 12 Exceptional Points of Dr Tan
1h
Case presentations on the 12 Magical Points
1h
How to integrate Microsystem and TCVM in Small Animal Practice
1h
Microsystem as Caudal Acupuncture
1h
Meridian Conversion to Attack an Affected Meridian (Attack systems)
1h
Meridian conversion for Heat & Excess
1h
The 8 Extraordinary Meridians
1h
The 64 Hexagrams
1h
The Solar Calendar and Balancing According to Seasons
2h
Balance Method and the 5 Elements
1h
Session 4
Final Review of Fundamental Principals of Balance Method
4h
Canine Cases using Balance Method
2h
Canine Case Presentations
2h
Equine Cases using Balance Method
2h
Equine Case Presentations
2h
CVBMA Certification
Students have the option to receive a certification as the Certified Veterinary Balance Method Acupuncturist. The certification is approved by The Chi Institute, and by the World Association of TCVM (also known as WATCVM). The requirements to obtain certification are as follows:
Be a veterinarian
Complete Sessions 1-4 of the certification track
Complete the review quiz with a score above 75%
Complete the final practical exam and written exam each with a score above 75%
Instructors
Antonio Alfaro
DVM, MSc, MSTCVM, CBMS&ELP
Dr. Alfaro received his DVM in 1975 from Federal University of Parana, Brazil. He then continued his veterinary studies in large animal surgery, radiology and anesthesiology from the University of Minnesota and obtained his Master of Sciences in 1979. Dr. Alfaro was certified in Veterinary Acupuncture in 2004 and in Tui-na and Herbal Medicine in 2012 from the Chi Institute. He became a Certified Balance Method Silver Level Practitioner from Dr. Richard Teh-Fu Tan in 2012. He then continued to become a Certified Balance Method Executive Level Practitioner by The Academy of Acupuncture Balance Method in 2018. Nowadays he is a retired Professor of Equine Surgery at the School of Veterinary Medicine, National University, Costa Rica since 2005, but still teaches integrative equine medicine and Acupuncture to students at National University in Costa Rica. Additionally, he lectures on Integrative Medicine in Costa Rica and abroad.
Enrollment Options
Available Formats
Semester
2021
Schedule & Tuition
Session 1
Online
01/11/21 - 04/22/21
$750
Session 2
On-site in San José, Costa Rica
04/23/21 - 04/25/21
$1,000
Location
WRQ9+C8 Santa Ana
San José Province, Costa Rica
Lab Location
Club Hípico La CarañaWQQV+34 Piedades
San José Province, Costa Rica
Contact for hotel & accommodation recommendations
frontdesk@hotelvillaloscandiles.com
+506 2282 8280
Day 1 | |
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Lecture |
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM | Lunch Break |
1:30 PM - 6:00 PM | Acupuncture Point Lab |
Day 2 | |
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Lecture |
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM | Lunch Break |
1:30 PM - 6:00 PM | Acupuncture Point Lab |
Day 3 | |
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Acupuncture Point Lab |
Session 3
Online
04/26/21 - 08/05/21
$750
Session 4
On-site in San José, Costa Rica
08/06/21 - 08/08/21
$1,000
Location
WRQ9+C8 Santa Ana
San José Province, Costa Rica
Lab Location
Club Hípico La CarañaWQQV+34 Piedades
San José Province, Costa Rica
Contact for hotel & accommodation recommendations
frontdesk@hotelvillaloscandiles.com
+506 2282 8280
Day 1 | |
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM | Registration |
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Lecture |
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM | Lunch Break |
1:30 PM - 6:00 PM | Acupuncture Point Lab |
Day 2 | |
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM | Sign-in |
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Acupuncture Point Lab |
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM | Lunch Break |
1:30 PM - 6:00 PM | Acupuncture Point Exam |
Day 3 | |
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM | Sign-in |
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Final Written Exam |
Payment Information
A $150 non-refundable course deposit is charged upon enrollment to reserve your seat.
Payment is due 60 days before the first day of each session.
A $50 convenience fee will be charged for payments and registrations received less than 60 days before the start of a session.
Add-ons & Prerequisites
TCVM Fundamental Theories
$100
CVBMA Certification
$350